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June Tailspin Monthly Blog & Social Media Hop

May had 68 links ~ down a lot from April.  I know I didn’t get to visit around as much as before and I’m truly sorry! I love hops, but often get sidetracked or forget


Trying to Organize My #ClothDiapers ~ Storage Caddy Review from Baby Bedding Zone

I’ve tried a few different ways to organize my cloth diapers, but when it comes to my pocket diapers and fitteds, I struggle with the best way to have them handy.  Plus, sometimes I


No More Plate Throwing! Boon Inc Saucer Review

Rissa has started solids, so that means she needs her own baby sized dishes!  Okay, so I don’t always give her dishes.  Often let her just eat off her tray, but that requires a


Tasty Edy’s Ice Cream Sampling at Walmart’s #theicecreamsocial

On Saturday, May 28th, we traveled a few hours north to visit with some of my family members. I double checked Walmart’s event information and confirmed that the Supercenter in Wisconsin Rapids was


Invention Needed: Baby Head Holder Upper

I hate seeing Rissa’s head slump down when she sleeps in the car.  It’s one thing when it’s just a short trip (under 30 minutes), but we traveled about 3 hours out of town


Weekend Winners!

TheraBreath Mouth Wetting Lozenges – 54 entries! Congrats Donna D! Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil – 274 entries! Congrats Gianna! Hasbro Fun on the Run Battleship – 164 entries! Tanaya S.! VeggieTales LIVE! DVD (2) – 212 entries! Congrats


Monday’s #Giveaway Gala (with linky!) 5/30/11

Monday’s #Giveaway Gala (with linky!) 5/30/11

Giveaway Gala Hosted by: 3 Princes and a Princess 2, Closer to Lucy, Have Sippy Will Travel, Tales From the Nursery, and The Thrifty Things. Yes, that means if you link up here – your giveaway will


Help Me Test Rafflecopter! 50 Shutterfly Cards #Giveaway Closed

If you’ve been a follower and giveaway enterer of mine for awhile, then you know I’ve tried a few different methods of running my giveaways. I’m trying to find a way that strikes


Bored Cats? There’s an App for That #odd

My cats feel neglected in terms of review items.  I mean, the rest of the family gets things to try: me, hubby, baby, sister-in-law, nephews…  The got cat treats once. And now I found this… Games


Brighten Your Smile! Reach & Rembrandt Review & #Giveaway Closed

Summer is coming up and while most people start thinking about how they’ll look in a bathing suit, how many of us are thinking about our smile? Well, Reach and Rembrandt want to


Dr. Scholl’s Custom Fit Orthotic Inserts Review & #Giveaway -Closed

I’m no stranger to sore and tired feet and I’m sure you aren’t either!  It’s become worse since becoming a mom.  I’m carrying extra weight most of the day (wiggly extra weight at that!)


Kiki’s Fashions Maternity Clothing Review & $25 GC #Giveaway – Closed

I’m not sure when or why it was decided that pregnant women should be punished with ugly maternity clothes.  I lucked out and found some cute stuff but also came across a lot of


Donating Needed Items to Those in Need in Joplin, Missouri

I’m sure most of you are aware of the destruction that a tornado caused in Joplin, Missouri.  Getting the items they need to take care of themselves and their family as well as to


Summer Fluffin’ Event Sponsors Sneak Peek {Updated}

It’s almost here! Summer Fluffin’ will be June 1-14 and hosted by Mariah at Formula Mom, April at Mama on a Green Mission, and yours truly!  We’ll have a variety of topics to share our


Wait – We’ve Been Married 5 Years?

Dear Brian, Today is a special day. Today in 2004 you proposed to me at Disney World next to the Lego Dragon.  You were so nervous, it was adorable.  I brought home the best (and sparkliest!)


Are You Going to The Walmart Ice Cream Social? #theicecreamsocial

I am!  And I can’t wait! The Walmart Ice Cream Social is happening this Saturday, May 28th at Supercenters across the nation.  What a great weekend for it too!  We love ice cream around our


My Acceptance Speech & 7 More Random Tidbits About Me

I was awarded the Versatile Blogger Award by three lovely ladies: From Manager to Mom, Indiana Inker, and The Steady Hand. They all awarded it to me within a short time frame, so I definitely need to say


#Giveaways Ending This Week & Pirates Winner!

These end between now and Sunday! TheraBreath Lozenges (US) – 5/26 Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil (US/Can) – 5/28 Battleship – Fun on the Run – Travel (US) – 5/28 VeggieTales Live! DVD 2 Winners (US) – 5/29 Winner! Pirates of


A Day Out With Thomas – Green Bay #Wisconsin Family 4 Pack #Giveaway – Closed

Thomas the Tank Engine is on tour across the nation.  In June, he’ll be stopping in Green Bay! I can’t believe that May is nearly over already!  Next month we get to experience a Day


What’d You Win? May Edition with Feature and Linky!

I like to share each month what I’ve won since I loooove giveaways!  So, I teamed up with Sometimes You Win to host a new monthly feature called “What’d you Win?” Here’s the deal,